Blakelys Travels

I sat on a handwoven blanket beside a warm crackling fire in the Wadi Rum desert. Every star in the galaxy was shining brighter than imaginable, lighting up the cold desert around me. I watched as my new Bedouin friend gently added a teapot to the fire, filled with his homemade sage and rosemary tea.…

From the moment I landed in Bermuda an overwhelming sensation of pure happiness fell upon me. I hopped in a taxi and watched as sherbet colored houses situated by the brightest blue water whisked by my window. The sweet scent of freshly bloomed jasmine and oleander tickled my nose and soothed my soul. I pulled…

Bermuda was a place that I actually had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. The entire island was pristine, colorful, and incredibly gorgeous. The streets are lined with sherbet colored houses and establishments with friendly faces. Behind the building is the most magnificent blue waters I’ve ever seen. I was lucky enough…

I gently rocked back and forth as my boat idled through the calm bay, mesmerized by the intricate architecture of the West Bay area in front of me. I watched as the desert sun set behind the skyscrapers that made up the Doha skyline in the distance. With every minute that passed the darkness of…

As I walked through the doors flaked with smiling bellman and into the lobby of UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya I was immediately engulfed in impeccable design. Beautiful lanterns dangling high from the white washed vaulted ceilings, crisp white walls with dark wood floors, and a dark pintuck leather seating areas to swoon over immediately greeted me. I…

Deep in the heart of Nicaragua on the Pacific coast lies a magical place surrounded by lush forest, wild nature, and untouched beauty. From the moment I saw this wellness resort online I knew I had to visit, and boy am I glad I did. I flew into the capital city of Managua and then…

Bhutan was a country of my wildest dreams. It’s a kingdom filled with untouched beauty, picturesque monasteries atop snow capped mountains, rich traditions, and kind people. This country hasn’t been open to tourists for very long, keeping it from being degraded from tourism over the years and preserving their vibrant traditions. While visiting this tiny…

I sat down to an outdoor unpretentious table brimming with a local Georgian supra (feast) amongst the picturesque landscape of the Caucasus Mountains. Long grass and wildflowers tickled my feet as I sipped on a glass of chilled Georgian white wine that could rival any well-known stateside vineyard. A crisp breeze circled around me as…